Combined antirattler and window-locking device



' e. L. HOUSE.

COMBINED ANTIRMTLER AND WINDOW LOCKING DEVICE. APPLICATION FILED 0CT.4,1917. RENEWED JAN. 14..192o.

,792. Patented May 4,1920:

GEORGE L. ROUSE, or CINCINNATI, omo.

COMBINED .ANTIRATTLER AND WINDOW-LOCKIN Gr DEVICE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed October 4, 1917, Serial No. 194,763. Renewed January 14, 1920. Serial No. 351,493.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, GEORGE L. Room, a citizen of the United States, residing at Oincinnati, in the county of Hamilton and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Combined Antirattler and Window-Locking Devices, of which the following is a specification.

The object of my invention is to produce a cheap, simple and highly efficient combined anti-rattler and means. I

One of the salient features consists in the unique use of a wedge, which can be forced into and out of the crevice or recess between the window sash and the Window frame to lock the window and thus prevent rattling,

inasmuch as this wedge takes up allthe lost motion between the window and the frame for the window, thus 'it is impossible .for the window to rattle.

Another salient feature consists in means on the wedge (or peculiar formation thereof) which will lock the wedge in position, preventing any lateral or vertical movement thereof, until manually released.

Another feature consists in looking the device itself, so that the same will remain in a normal position and not become unlocked, except when manually released from the locked position.

It can be used to hold the window at any height in its frame and can be placed so that one of the windows may be locked and this window by impinging against its companion also look the latter.

It can be worked and operated in connection with any width of recess or space between the window and window frame.

It cannot be moved by attempting to raise or lower the window. If the space between the window and window frame increases in width, the adjustable wedge can be forced farther into the space.

Its features and advantages will readily become apparent from thisspecification.

In the accompanying drawing forming part of this specification Figure 1, is a top or plan view of the de vice,

Fig. 2, is a cross section on line 22 of Fig. 1,

Fig. 3, is a View of the wedge in elevation,

Fig. 4, is an inverted plan view of button or plug,

window locking device or Fig. 5, is a section of window frame and the frame work for holding the window, my

device shown in position when in use, the

of said button, said button carrying a winged handle or hand hold both combined with a retaining cap or piece for securing the device to the window.

' In carrying out my invention I provide a wedge 1 having an extension 2,-depressed to form an annular depression 3, provided with an eccentrically shaped slot 4: and a curved finger, lug or ridge 5 and on the wedge I place ribs 6, all these parts preferably made integral.

I further employ a button or plug 7 having a bead 8 at its periphery. On the face of this button I place a central stud or stem 9 and two curvilinear ribs or ridges 10 and 12 having a curved path or way 13 between them. The rib 10 is short and the rib 12 long and they both commence at approximately the middle or center of the face of button 7 and curve and extend outward toward the periphery thereof. On the back of the button 7 I place a winged handle or finger hold as 14, by means of which the button is turned in either direction.

I further provide a retaining cap 15 provided with a U-shaped ridge 16 and a central hole 17 and two outwardly extending wings 18 having holes19 through which the device is fastened to the window. The parts are combined by placing the extension 2 of the wedge part 1 into the space surrounded by ridge 16, the button 7 is then placed over the top of the extension .2, the stem or pin 9 passing through holes 4 and 17 and then this pin or stem 9 is riveted or otherwise fastened to hold the parts together forming a pivoted point for the button 7; thus allowing the button to be turned to the left or right as needed in operation.

The device is fastened to the window frame or sash 20 through agency of screws or nails 21 passing through the holes 19 of Patented May 4., 1920.

the fastening cup (see Fig. 5,). The window frame Work is designated by nu- 'meral 22.

By turning the button 7 through agency of thumb handle 14, in proper direction the finger 5 will be forced to ride in the way13 and thus the wedge 1 and its extension 2 willbe forced outward into the space 25 between the window and frame work; thus the window will beloclied by the wedge and its ribs and will not rattle or admit of being moved up or down, as no play will be present; the anti-rattler and lock will remain in this condition until it is-desired to remove the wedge 1 and force it back into normal position; this is done by turning the button 7 in an opposite direction forcing the finger 5 to ride back into its normal position when not in use; this will withdraw the wedge 1 from between the window and frame; the slott in the wedge extension 2 being peculiarly or eccentrically formed allows the finger 5 to pursue its peculiar path to force the wedge in and out.

While I have specifically described the construction of my device it will readily be apparent that the same is capable of being changed and modified without departing from the principle and spirit of the invention and I wish to be understood as claiming that any such modifications will still fall within the scope of my invention. 7

What I claim as new and my invention and desire to secure by Letters Patent is: A combined anti=ratttler and window lock, comprising a wedge having 'a straight forward edge and provided, upon one side thereof with latterly extending lugs; an extension carried by the wedge and provided with an enlarged opening and an eccentric cam-lug disposed upon one side thereof; an

attaching plate receiving the extension upon one side thereof and having a U-shaped flange to surround the extension and aiconcentric opening; means to secure the attaching plate to the window; ahead provided at its periphery with an annular flange extending toward the extension; a winged element carried by the outer side of thehead and having a stud projecting through the enlarged opening and the concentric'operr' ing; and means carried by the head to pro-' vide a ca mpa'ssage for the reception of the cam lug.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature in the presence of two witnesses. V V [GEORGE L. HOUSE.

lVitnesses: .7 a I JOHN W. STREHLI, H. E. CARSTENS. 

